TITLE:
The Mediating Role of Transition Management in the Relationship of Strategic Planning Systems and Sustainable Urban Road Infrastructure Development among Town Councils in Uganda
AUTHORS:
Paul Wanume, Vincent Machuki, James Njihia, Joseph Owino
KEYWORDS:
Moderating Role, Strategic Planning Systems, Transition Management, Sustainable Urban Road Infrastructure Development, Uganda, Town Councils
JOURNAL NAME:
American Journal of Industrial and Business Management,
Vol.13 No.11,
November
21,
2023
ABSTRACT: As cities strive to create sustainable road
infrastructure, the integration of strategic planning systems and transition
management becomes imperative in guiding the
complex transformation process and aligning efforts towards sustainable outcomes. This study explores the mediating role of transition management in
the relationship between strategic planning systems and sustainable urban road
infrastructure development. The study utilized a descriptive cross-sectional
survey design. The target population consisted of Town councils in Uganda. Data
was collected through a structured questionnaire using the drop and pick later
method, and the mediation effect was evaluated using path analysis. The
findings indicate that transition management plays a partial mediating role in
the relationship between strategic planning systems and sustainable urban road
infrastructure development among Town councils in Uganda (path coefficient = .435).
The study concludes that strategic planning systems
impact sustainable urban road infrastructure through transition management, advocating participatory planning. Since diverse actors are involved, effective
stakeholder knowledge sharing is vital for collective problem-solving and
sustainable urban road development.